penitente

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Spanish penitente, from the resemblance to white-hooded monks. Doublet of penitent.

Noun[edit]

penitente (plural penitentes)

  1. A tall thin blade of hardened snow or ice, found closely spaced in large quantities at high altitudes.

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Italian[edit]

Noun[edit]

penitente m or f by sense (plural penitenti)

  1. penitent

Spanish[edit]

Noun[edit]

penitente m or f by sense (plural penitentes)

  1. penitent

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